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Introduction to
Examples of Visible Dry Magnetic Particle
Magnetic Particle Indications Inspection

One of the advantages that a magnetic particle inspection has over some Introduction
of the other nondestructive evaluation methods is that flaw indications Introduction
generally resemble the actual flaw. This is not the case with NDT methods Basic Principles
such as ultrasonic and eddy current inspection, where an electronic signal History of MPI
must be interpreted. When magnetic particle inspection is used, cracks on
the surface of the part appear as sharp lines that follow the path of the Physics
crack. Flaws that exist below the surface of the part are less defined and Magnetism
more difficult to detect. Below are some examples of magnetic particle Magnetic Mat'ls
indications produced using dry particles. Magnetic Domains
Magnetic Fields
Electromag. Fields
Field From a Coil
Mag Properties
Hysteresis Loop
Permeability
Field Orientation
Magnetization of
Mat'ls
Magnetizing Current
Longitudinal Mag
Fields
Circular Mag Fields
Demagnetization
Measuring Mag
Fields
Indication of a crack in a saw blade
Equipment &
Materials
Portable Equipment
Stationary
Equipment
Multidirectional
Equipment
Lights
Field Strength
Indicators
Magnetic Particles
Suspension Liquids

Testing Practices
Dry Particles
Wet Suspension
Magnetic Rubber
Continuous &

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Indication of cracks in a weldment Residual Mag

Field Direction &
Intensity
L/D Ratio

Process Control
Particle
Concentration
Suspension
Contamination
Electrical System
Lighting
Eye Considerations

Example
Indications
Visible Dry Powder
Indication of cracks originating at a fastener hole Fluorescent Wet

Quizzes

Before and after inspection pictures of cracks emanating from a hole

Indication of cracks running between attachment holes in a hinge

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